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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,677.58, 23,529.46 and 14,692.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,677.58, 23,529.46 and 14,692.34 is: 22,050.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,677.58 : 23,529.46 = 14,692.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,677.58/23,529.46 = 14,692.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,677.58x = 23,529.46 × 14,692.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,677.58x = 345,702,826.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,702,826.34/15,677.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,050.78

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